New Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino has joined the chase for Anderlecht's £8m-rated midfielder Lucas Biglia, 26 and also wants to sign Malaga striker Sebastian Fernandez, 27, on loan with view to a permanent deal.

West Brom forward Peter Odemwingie, 31, wants to speak to QPR and may hand in a transfer request if Albion continue to block him.

Championship side Brighton have beaten Everton, Newcastle and Sunderland in the race to sign FC Groningen defender Virgil van Dijk.

Theo Walcott has claimed Arsenal must show more belief and commitment if they want to catch bitter rivals Tottenham.

Long-serving Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, 34, says game-time could determine whether he will end his career with the club.

Jose Mourinho has sent text messages to Roman Abramovich to pave the way for a return to Chelsea.

Manchester United have upped their bid to £17m for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in an attempt to beat off Arsenal.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been given the green light to bring in three players after 10 defeats in their last 13 matches.

Pepe Reina's father says the Liverpool stopper would be an 'ideal' signing for Barcelona.

Manchester United are actively searching for an experienced and imposing goalkeeper to replace David de Gea at the end of the season because of a growing acceptance at Old Trafford that the Spaniard is unsuitable for the demands of English football.

Newcastle United's troubles are showing no signs of easing after Montpellier centre-back Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa did not arrive for a planned medical and skipper Fabricio Coloccini failed to resolve his future at a meeting with club officials.

John Terry's long-term future at Chelsea remains in doubt, with the club unlikely to open discussions about an extension to the 32-year-old's contract until the end of the season.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is confident of signing Wilfried Zaha, 20, for £12m from Crystal Palace by the end of the week, with the aim of loaning the winger back to the Championship club for the remainder of the season.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is considering making a move for Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama, 21, as he attempts to improve the Gunners' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

Sir Alex Ferguson is monitoring Victor Valdes' situation at Barcelona as the Manchester United manager weighs up a move for a new goalkeeper.

Theo Walcott has admitted that a lack of belief amongst Arsenal's players has contributed to defeats in their past two Premier League matches.